Management Accountant

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

The national Finance team plays a key role in supporting the firm through the delivery of accurate, timely and high‑quality internal and client reporting, alongside core finance administration activities. Working closely with partners and wider business services teams, the team helps maintain strong internal controls, efficient reporting processes and a high standard of service across the firm.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We are looking for a Management Accountant, based in our Auckland office. In this role, responsible for delivering high‑quality financial reporting, analysis and insights to support effective decision‑making across the firm. The role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and strengthening financial governance, compliance and efficiency within the Finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading management reporting and insights, including P&L, variance analysis, WIP, debt, lock‑up and forecasting, with clear commentary for Board and senior leadership.


• Managing the budgeting and forecasting cycle - partnering with the CFO and Finance Manager to deliver accurate, forward‑looking financial plans.


• Responsible for preparation of annual IFRS financial statements, oversight of all tax filings (GST, FBT and partnership returns), approval of office and trust account payments and completion of Statistics NZ surveys.


• Firm lead on Toitū climate impact reporting.


• Partnering with stakeholders (CFO, Finance and BI teams) to enhance financial reporting, controls, policies and accounting processes.


• Improving efficiency and governance across finance operations, including payments oversight, supplier management, cost optimisation and regulatory reporting.

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award‑winning full‑service firm, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent). 


• Have sound knowledge of accountancy including systems methodologies, techniques and technology.


• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and basic to intermediate level experience with SQL and VBA


• Have Professional Services experience (desirable)

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package


• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes


• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives


• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2025 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2025 report, 'Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Tō tātou ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Advisor, Sarah Carrel.